College Football Week 1 recap
After two days of solid football watching, I have no better idea what to expect than I did Wednesday of last week. There were a few games I watched or at least followed in detail. They're summarized below.
Tulsa 45 SFA 7
Paul Smith had an effective day at QB (16-20 f0r 229 and 3 TDs). The three headed tailback of Brandon Diles, Courtney Tennial, Tarrion Adams combined for 144 rushing yards and significant contributions in the passing game as well (Adams and Tennial both had rushing and receiving touchdowns.). Tulsa scored on every possession in the first half as they (are you listening Colorado?) properly dealt with the 1-AA opponent set before them.
Oklahoma 24 UAB 17
As we all knew when Rhett Bomar's idiocy came to its climatic conclusion a month ago, Oklahoma's team will only go as far as Adrian Peterson decides to carry them. Peterson had 136 on the ground, a rushing touchdown, and 69-yard touchdown reception as Oklahoma overcame inconsistency and turnovers to outlast the Blazers.
Houston 31 Rice 30
The more things change the more they remain the same. With a new coach, offense, and outlook Rice rallied from an early 14-0 hole in the first quarter to score 30 consecutive points behind surprising performances by Chase Clement and running back Quinton Smith. As always, Rice however could not stand prosperity giving up the last 17 points. Memo to Cougar fan, Rice is rebuilding with 90 percent of the roster playing out of position. If you truly have aspirations of competing for the C-USA west division berth in the conference title game, you'll have to vastly improve to compete with UTEP and Tulsa. You may not want to celebrate like you're the greatest team the conference has to offer after a one-point escape.
Michigan 27 Vanderbilt 7
See Mike's post for details as I was a bit distracted.
Finally, for the second consecutive game in Colorado's football existence, they have again embarassed themselves, their conference and the rest of Division I football by losing 19-10 to Division 1-AA Montana State. While I'm happy for Montana State since I have few friends there who may have enjoyed the victory, I continue to lose respect for CU on a game-by-game basis. Dan Hawkins built Boise St. from a laughing stock with a discolored field to a nationally competitive small conference team so I trust that he will turn CU around; however, do we need to paint Folsom Field's turf ocean blue so you feel more at home Mr. Hawkins?
That's all for now.
Tulsa 45 SFA 7
Paul Smith had an effective day at QB (16-20 f0r 229 and 3 TDs). The three headed tailback of Brandon Diles, Courtney Tennial, Tarrion Adams combined for 144 rushing yards and significant contributions in the passing game as well (Adams and Tennial both had rushing and receiving touchdowns.). Tulsa scored on every possession in the first half as they (are you listening Colorado?) properly dealt with the 1-AA opponent set before them.
Oklahoma 24 UAB 17
As we all knew when Rhett Bomar's idiocy came to its climatic conclusion a month ago, Oklahoma's team will only go as far as Adrian Peterson decides to carry them. Peterson had 136 on the ground, a rushing touchdown, and 69-yard touchdown reception as Oklahoma overcame inconsistency and turnovers to outlast the Blazers.
Houston 31 Rice 30
The more things change the more they remain the same. With a new coach, offense, and outlook Rice rallied from an early 14-0 hole in the first quarter to score 30 consecutive points behind surprising performances by Chase Clement and running back Quinton Smith. As always, Rice however could not stand prosperity giving up the last 17 points. Memo to Cougar fan, Rice is rebuilding with 90 percent of the roster playing out of position. If you truly have aspirations of competing for the C-USA west division berth in the conference title game, you'll have to vastly improve to compete with UTEP and Tulsa. You may not want to celebrate like you're the greatest team the conference has to offer after a one-point escape.
Michigan 27 Vanderbilt 7
See Mike's post for details as I was a bit distracted.
Finally, for the second consecutive game in Colorado's football existence, they have again embarassed themselves, their conference and the rest of Division I football by losing 19-10 to Division 1-AA Montana State. While I'm happy for Montana State since I have few friends there who may have enjoyed the victory, I continue to lose respect for CU on a game-by-game basis. Dan Hawkins built Boise St. from a laughing stock with a discolored field to a nationally competitive small conference team so I trust that he will turn CU around; however, do we need to paint Folsom Field's turf ocean blue so you feel more at home Mr. Hawkins?
That's all for now.
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